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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,616.93, 1,096,013.96 and 257,205.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,616.93, 1,096,013.96 and 257,205.41 is: 385,839.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,616.93 : 1,096,013.96 = 257,205.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,616.93/1,096,013.96 = 257,205.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,616.93x = 1,096,013.96 × 257,205.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,616.93x = 281,900,719,947.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,900,719,947.52/730,616.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,839.29

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